Things To Do & Attractions In Key West FL - Visit Florida

Key West, the southernmost point in the United States, is famous for watersports, lively nightlife, beaches, historic sites and its pastel, conch-style architecture.

Duval Street, one of the most energetic strips of shops, bars and cafes anywhere, offers Sloppy Joe’s bar, a favorite Key West hangout of novelist Ernest Hemingway. And, for the more sober-minded, there’s Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum. (Look for the celebrated six-toed cats).

Walking tours of Key West are the best way to see the island’s intriguing homes, courtyards, and gardens. Start in the center of town at the Key West City Cemetery, which offers a glimpse of Key West’s past and its offbeat sense of humor, as exhibited by gravestones that read, “I told you I was sick,” and “At least I know where he’s sleeping tonight.”

Time to refuel? Key West Food Tours offers nourishment for the body and soul.

Plan your trip at The Florida Keys & Key West.  

BEACHES

Swim, snorkel, and sunbathe at Key West’s beaches.

• Smathers Beach
• Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park
• South Beach
• Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park
• Simonton Street Beach

FAMILY FUN

Key West has much to offer families of all ages. 

• Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory
• Key West Aquarium
• Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden
• More family-friendly attractions

MUSEUMS, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Experience film, museums, galleries and visual arts, and literature.

• Arts, culture and history
• Fantasy Fest
• Just a Few Friends

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

Explore the great outdoors, island-style.

• Diving and snorkeling
• Fishing
• Boating & on the water
• Sightseeing
• Fury Water Adventures
• Sunset Watersports

PET-FRIENDLY ADVENTURES

Dogs love Key West, from the beach to boats to bars.

• Dog Beach
• Pet-friendly travel and businesses

ACCESSIBILITY

Key West is full of accessible attractions for travelers with disabilities, from museums to state parks to beaches.

• Accessible travel

DINING & NIGHTLIFE

Florida Keys cuisine melds diverse, local, and delicious influences.

• Sloppy Joe’s Bar
• Key West Legal Rum
• Seaside Cafe at Southernmost Mansion
• More restaurants and bars

SHOPPING

Key West is a walkable town with plenty of shops and retail areas, including famed Mallory Square.

• Places to shop
• Ron Jon Surf Shop

PLACES TO STAY

There are plenty of ways to stay in Florida's southernmost subtropical paradise.

• Hotels, motels, resorts
• Guesthouses, inns, and bed and breakfasts
• Vacation rentals
• RV parks and campgrounds